Aviation safety and security

At the working session (Source: Vietnamese embassy) Hanoi (VNA) – A delegation of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) led by deputy head Pham Van Hao held a working session with the Vietnamese Embassy in the Netherlands on March 5. Hao said the visit was part of the framework of the memorandum of understanding on cooperation between Vietnam and the Netherlands, signed in October 2016. Over the past three years, bilateral aviation cooperation has improved Vietnam’s capacity for designing, operating and managing infrastructure; as well as for aviation safety and security; and aircraft repair and maintenance. Vietnamese Ambassador to the Netherlands Ngo Thi Hoa lauded the host nation as a trustworthy and prestigious partner which is always ready to transfer technology to Vietnam. She suggested that the CAAV consider opening direct flights between the two countries, considering rising travel and transport demand of their business people and citizens. … [Read more...] about Civil aviation delegation on working trip to Netherlands

U.S. Ambassador Daniel J. Kritenbrink yesterday met with the Minister of Transport, Nguyen Van The, and Director General of Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam, Dinh Viet Thang, to congratulate Vietnam on achieving a Category 1 aviation safety rating. The Category 1 status is based on an August 2018 FAA assessment of the safety oversight provided by Vietnam’s Civil Aviation Authority. The Category 1 determination is a substantial achievement. It is the result of years of diligent work by the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam and the Ministry of Transportation. With Category 1 status Vietnamese air carriers will be able to establish direct service to the United States and carry the code of U.S. carriers upon completion of the necessary remaining steps, including Vietnamese airports earning approvals to comply with ICAO security standards and recommended practices from the U.S. Transportation Security Administration, and Vietnamese airlines earning economic authority from the … [Read more...] about FAA announces Aviation Safety Rating for Vietnam

Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam on Thursday received a Category 1 aviation safety rating from the US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). At the US Embassy to Việt Nam in the capital city, US Ambassador Daniel J. Kritenbrink presented a letter from the FAA to Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) Đinh Việt Thắng and congratulated Việt Nam on achieving a Category 1 rating, witnessed by Minister of Transport Nguyễn Văn Thể and leaders of the aviation industry. The Category 1 status is based on an August 2018 FAA assessment of the safety oversight provided by the CAAV. It is the result of years of diligent work by the CAAV and the Ministry of Transport. With Category 1 status, Vietnamese carriers will be able to establish direct services to the United States and carry the code of US carriers upon completion of the necessary … [Read more...] about FAA announces aviation safety rating for Việt Nam

By Viet Tuan &nbspDecember 27, 2018 | 10:14 am GMT+7 Vietjet airplane mistakenly lands on an unauthorized runway in Cam Ranh Airport on Tuesday. Photo by VnExpress/Le Van PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc has tasked the transport ministry with ensuring no fatal aviation accident occurs in the country. In a document issued by the Government Office, Phuc expresses concern over recent incidents involving Vietnamese carriers, exposing security and safety. It tasks the Minister of Transport with directly leading the review of all existing aviation procedures, regulations and airport infrastructure, especially flight zones and flight management systems, to prevent any fatal accident from happening. Last month, an aircraft belonging to budget carrier Vietjet Air lost its nose wheels while landing at Buon Ma Thuot Airport in the Central Highlands, injuring six passengers. On Tuesday, another Vietjet Air plane was forced to turn back several minutes after taking off from Cam … [Read more...] about Vietnam PM calls for comprehensive review to ensure aviation safety

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc meets with President of the Austrian parliament, Wolfgang Sobotka At a meeting with the top Austrian legislator, PM Phuc affirmed that Viet Nam always considers Austria its important and reliable partner in Europe, and wishes to boost bilateral ties in an extensive, effective and comprehensive fashion. He highly appreciated the role played by the legislative bodies in promoting relations between the two countries, while applauding the Austrian parliament’s establishment of the Austria-South Asia and Southeast Asia Parliamentary Group, which, he said, contributes to strengthening Austria’s legislative relations with the region and Viet Nam. PM Phuc asked the Austrian parliament and the parliamentary group to support Viet Nam to enhance comprehensive cooperation with the EU and facilitate the early signing and ratification of the Viet Nam-EU Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA). President of the Austrian parliament, Wolfgang Sobotka, welcomed the … [Read more...] about PM meets with parliament speaker and President of Austria

(VEN) - After nearly two years of operating an airport depot and an underground fuel hydrant system at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, the Tan Son Nhat Petrol Commercial Joint Stock Company (Tapetco) has been providing aircraft fuelling service with unprecedented efficiency and safety level, affirming its leading position in the field of aviation fuel supply in Vietnam. International quality Many customers have been praising Tapetco for its services and competitive price, which meet their needs for Jet A-1 fuel. According to Tapetco Director Nguyen Duc Thiem in order to take the lead in aviation fuel supply in the context of international integration, the company has set up a lab, which meets the ISO/IEC 17025:2005 and is certified by the Bureau of Accreditation (BoA) as one of the newest aviation fuel labs in Vietnam. Tapetco’s lab has been a member of the Proficiency Testing Program since 2014 and acknowledged by the American Society for Testing Materials … [Read more...] about Tapetco to improve aviation fuel supply

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has asked airlines, airport authorities and air traffic management officials to tighten supervision to ensure aviation safety. An airplane of Vietnam Airlines at Nội Bài International Airport - VNS Photo Trương Vị Viet Nam News The request follows recent incidents in the sector, particularly the Vietnam Airlines flight landing incorrectly in a runway that has not yet been put into use at Cam Ranh International Airport in the central province of Khánh Hòa. Under the instructions dated May 2, the CAAV asked Vietnam Airlines pilots to make thorough preparations before flights, including studying the structure of the landing airport. They are also required to make contact with the air traffic control station of the airport to get meteorological information as well as landing methods and runway guidelines as early as possible. The pilots must strictly adhere to aviation regulations, double check … [Read more...] about Vietnam authority tightens aviation safety

Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has asked airlines, airport authorities andair traffic management officials to tighten supervision to ensure aviation safety. The request follows recent incidents in the sector, particularly the Vietnam Airlines flight landing incorrectly in a runway that has not yet been put into use at Cam Ranh International Airport in the central province of Khánh Hòa. Under the instructions dated May 2, the CAAV asked Vietnam Airlines pilots to make thorough preparations before flights, including studying the structure of the landing airport. They are also required to make contact with the air traffic control station of the airport to get meteorological information as well as landing methods and runway guidelines as early as possible. The pilots must strictly adhere to aviation regulations, double check important information and report unusual signs that may confuse the pilot and threaten safety. … [Read more...] about VN authority tightens aviation safety

Under the Instruction 119/CT-CHK dated May 2, the CAAV asked Vietnam Airlines’ pilots to make thorough preparations prior to flights including updating themselves on information of the scheduled flight and study the structure of the landing airport, while making early contact with the air traffic control station of the landing airport to get meteorological information as well as landing methods and runway. The pilot must double check important information, strictly adhere to aviation regulations, and immediately report on unusual signs that may confuse the pilot and threaten the fight’s safety. Earlier on April 29, Vietnam Airlines’ flight VN-7344, which departed from Ho Chi Minh City at 2:00 pm carrying a seven-member crew and 203 passengers, landed on a runway that was under construction at Cam Ranh International Airport in Khanh Hoa at 2:53 pm the same day. No passenger or crew member was hurt. All crewmembers of the fights have been suspended for investigation. … [Read more...] about CAAV instructs stronger measures to ensure aviation safety

The Ministry of Transport plans to spend VNĐ350.5 trillion (US$15.4 billion) to develop the country’s aviation industry from now until 2030. The Ministry of Transport plans to spend VNĐ350.5 trillion (US$15.4 billion) to develop the country’s aviation industry from now until 2030.— Photo baodautu.vn The move is aimed at creating a foothold among the top four leading nations in air traffic in ASEAN.The proposal is part of the ministry’s revised draft on aviation transportation development, which was recently sent to the Government for approval.Of the total sum, VNĐ84.4 trillion will be invested until 2020.Under the revised plan, the aviation industry will exploit 23 airports with an air traffic of 144 million passengers annually by 2020 and 28 airports with an annual traffic of 308 million passengers by 2030.Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyễn Văn Công said the draft was updated on the basis of the scientific objections raised … [Read more...] about Ministry earmarks $15.4b for aviation industry